Finding Her Voice Again

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Denise Cesare is a published author, keynote speaker, and social emotional learning specialist with more than 25 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist and educator.

After losing her voice for five years due to Spasmodic Dysphonia, Denise's journey through faith, resilience, and self-love helped shape the work she does today.

She is the author of “Moments in Motion with Love” and “I Love You More Than Chocolate,” and works with schools, organizations, and communities to encourage emotional wellness, connection, and kindness.

Episode 86 Summary

What happens when losing your voice helps you discover what you were meant to say?

Denise Cesare spent more than 25 years as a Speech Language Pathologist and educator before developing Spasmodic Dysphonia and losing her voice for five years.

That difficult experience transformed how she understood faith, self-love, resilience, and the importance of being present.

Today, Denise uses the voice she regained to help children and adults recognize their value, navigate difficult emotions, and understand the extraordinary power of kindness.

About This Episode

Denise and Ed explore the journey from losing her voice to discovering a deeper purpose.

Denise shares how witnessing the isolation and sadness of students during the pandemic inspired her book “Moments in Motion with Love,” and how music, mindfulness, movement, prayer, and human connection can help us through difficult moments.

They also discuss Denise's work with young people and a powerful lesson she shares with teenagers:

You don't have to be friends with everyone to still be kind. Kindness isn't weakness — it's strength.

Near the end, Denise shares an unforgettable story about a quiet student that demonstrates why even something as simple as saying “good morning” can matter more than we realize.